This week gave us some really fabulous appearances from
stars like Blake Lively on the set of Gossip Girls and Miranda Kerr attending the David Jones Amex Press Conference. However, these two ladies had
to take the runner up trophy for now as Kate Hudson took the top spot for me. Kate
attended the 2012 Venice Film Festival together with fiancé Matthew Bellamy and
co-stars for “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” wherein she took the crowd’s breath
away in this stunner. Kate is wearing a shimmering nude Atelier Versace creation
that is taken from the designer house’s Fall 2012 collection. An Edie Parker
clutch, champagne-colored heels, and a classy updo completed her stunning
ensemble. Now, I give you the chance to marvel at this beauty.

Fashion Faux Pax of the Week

This week wasn’t too stylish for Rihanna’s end, though. The “Where
Have You Been” songstress was spotted out and about in London wearing a getup
that I couldn’t quite make out exactly what she’s aiming for. I can’t get my
grips on which is the worst part of her look – the black sheer dress, the green
leather jacket, the over-the-top statement necklace, the hat, or the shoes? Apparently,
there is too much going on in this pic that it's just painful to look at.

And as if that wasn’t enough, she wore another unsightly
ensemble while still in London. This time out, she wore ripped denim shorts,
and Kenzo shirt and hat. These different pieces might be fine individually,
just not together. Rihanna might be trying to do a throwback to the vintage
street style, but it isn’t working here, honey. Sorry.

What do you think about this week’s favorite look and
fashion faux pas? Dying to hear your comments below.

It’s no secret that I adore Lauren Conrad’s style and fashion
sensibilities. Hers is the only celebrity fashion that I think I can actually
wear on the street, which makes trying to copy her different looks and styles
even more fun.

For the past few years, I look to her for trends that I can
use. If you would like to look as chic and fashionable as she is, here are some
of the common style elements that have become associated with Lauren that I
love.

1. Cat Eye

If there is anything I suck at, it would be putting on eye
makeup. But the perfect winged eyeliner worn by Lauren all the time is a great
way to wear simple makeup and still stand out. It’s a great way to draw more
attention to the eyes, too.

2. Braids

Straight and curly tips are all too common hairstyles. If
you really want to spice up your look, why not vary up your braids? Lauren seem
to perfect this kind of hairstyle, which brings forth a look that is a cross
between a Grecian goddess and boho chic. This is the perfect hairstyle when you’re
wearing a sundress.

3. Wavy ‘Do

One reason why I always keep my hair long is that I want to curl
it up from time to time. I love that long hair provides lots of opportunities
to style it, and as per Lauren’s cue, why not wave it up?

4. Jackets/Cardigans

Layering your outfit is a tricky thing to pull off, but LC
does it effortlessly chic! I had been meaning to purchase blazers to add into
my current collection of cardigans to help incorporate various layers into my
outfit. Look at how she makes it look oh-so-feminine!

5. Classic Pumps

When it comes to shoes, I might experiment from time to time
but I always have basic pieces that I can pair with whatever. This is a style
trick I learned and adapted from Lauren. After all, classic is still the way to
go!

6. Belts

Like me, Lauren loves to wear dresses. And so cinching the
waist with a belt is a fantastic way to bring more shape by highlighting the
waist. But it’s not just for dresses though, this trick is perfect for
oversized tops and other loose fabrics.

7. Shorts

Only Lauren can probably make shorts fit for the red carpet.
With classic style details such as rolled up long sleeves or an 80’s wavy do, I
love how she plays up with different styles of shorts to make them look elegant
and sophisticated.

8. Skinny Jeans

No one rocks skinny pants on the street better than Lauren
does. And I totally adore this kind of style statement. Pairing skinnies with a
loose top and platform heels could not look any more stylish.

9. Get Dressy

Which girl doesn’t love a dress? I, personally, am obsessed
with all kinds of dresses, especially short and floral ones (yes, you can check
my closet for proof!). I love the fact that they’re comfortable to wear and ultra-feminine.
It’s also one more excuse to show off your gams (ha!).

10. Oversized Tote Bags

This is the final element in a cute yet chic street style. If
you’ve seen paparazzi photos of LC, then you might’ve noticed one fashion piece
that is always there – a tote bag. Personally, I’m more into large tote bags
for function than form. But if it looks fashionable too, then that’s a bonus! It
is no doubt a closet must-have!

Which is your favorite fashion inspiration from Lauren? Be sure to chime in at the comments section and share your thoughts. xo

I’m in a shoe shopping craze lately and had been
particularly stocking up my closet with heels and pumps. Of my recent purchases,
I am obsessed with a couple of them: my new glitter nude pump and gladiator heels.

I wore the glitter nude pumps during my friend’s wedding in June, which I paired with a cute mustard dress (will be blogging about this
ensemble soon!). I love the glitter detailing on the shoe because it brings
forth a sense of elegance and sophistication, which makes it ideal to wear with
an LBD, LWD, or any cocktail dress for an evening soiree.

Meanwhile, I am loving this gladiator heels that I got
because, well, it’s chic and stylish. Plus, it’s comfortable to wear, too. I
like pairing this with leggings or a casual dress. Nice way to incorporate some
attitude into what would have been a basic look!

Which is your favorite of the two? Be sure to share your
thoughts about your recent shoe obsession in the comments below.

I can’t decide so I had to pick two. First off is one of my
favorite Hollywood beauties– Kate Beckinsale. In the UK premiere of her
new film “Total Recall”, Kate stepped out looking flawless once again (was
there ever a time she looked any less?) wearing a Donna Karan sequined gown that
screams elegance. She also paired her dress with Salvatore Ferragamo pumps for
added dose of fash. Truly a gush-worthy ensemble right here that puts any woman
half her age to shame.

And speaking of another red carpet beauty, check out this
look from Sofia Vergara. The Modern Family star has been a recent fave in the
red carpet for her glamorous style and undeniable sex appeal. No other words
are needed to describe how gorgeous she looks. Ogle on the photo below. Now, I’m
sure most of us could only dream of looking like this in our 40’s.

Fashion Faux Pas of
the Week

Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, there is
Lindsay Lohan. Lindsay. What else is there to say about her besides that she
has had a pretty animated career? She’s also been in and out of the rehab due
to her drinking addiction, but it seems as though her fashion sense is also in
serious need of undergoing rehab.

Look at her photo – she looks tacky and gaudy. Who steps out
of their house looking like this garb? And what is it with the pantless trend
in Hollywood that I don’t get? Seriously, if you can’t go out looking stylish,
at least don’t get photographed without your pants on. Period.

What about you? Which is your favorite look for the week? Fire
off in the comments below.

Yesterday, I went to church with my sister and her kids to
light some candles and say a birthday wish for her. After church we
went right across to Abreeza to have lunch together with the
kiddos. We also did some last-minute errands for her birthday dinner at home later in the day.
It was a simple celebration shared by the entire family.

After lighting some candles though, my sister started
snapping some photos of the kids and my ensemble. I took advantage of the
opportunity to showcase how I styled my recent fash find.

I opted to wear a casual outfit because it was a hot day
out. I also donned my new leaf drop earrings from Love Diva that I just
recently bought over the weekend. Of course, the dramatic earrings demanded a
bun (it was just coincidental with the warm weather!).

I kept my entire ensemble minimalistic and casual, although
the earrings helped to spice up the look. I didn’t add any more accessories to
my outfit lest I’m going to overdo it. The earrings were enough to tie all of
the different elements of this look together. And I like that the color of my
earrings complimented that of my shorts (my fave!) though I did not realize it
then.

Over
the past few months, I had been obsessing over fashion and colorful
earrings. The more colorful and bold the design, the better. I have
amassed more earrings over the past half year than I ever had my
entire life (no kidding!) - that's how obsessed I am, really. I just
can't help it. I like mixing and matching earrings and other
accessories with my ensemble and I think it makes dressing up more
fun!

Here
is another one that I've added into my growing collection. Love
Diva's Enamel Leaf Drop Earrings is a great combination of chic and classy while adding a pop of color into any outfit. Hence, I opted for it on my latest visit at
their Gaisano Mall of Davao store.

This
is quite a bargain (a.k.a. steal!) knowing it's priced at P200. It is
very easy to wear and yet screams style when you pair it with the
right ensemble. I see it would make a great compliment to a pastel or
color-blocking outfit. I am already excited to use it and see how it
would spice up the look.

How
about you? What's your newest fashion find? Be sure to share it in
the comments below. As for now, I am planning to check out Love Diva
again to see other fabulous finds.

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